#Business Tips
6 most commonly overlooked cost savings in business
From paying more than necessary to cutting budgets on activities that bring home the bacon, here are some of the most commonly overlooked savings in business to look out for in 2021.
Resilience as a leader and the importance of scalability
In today’s Kickstart Monday article, RateMyAgent CEO Mark Armstrong shares his advice on resilience as a leader and the importance of scalability in a business model. Mark Armstrong is a property entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience in the real estate industry. Prior to founding RateMyAgent, Mark built a reputation in the property industry giving […]
Start-ups: your branding and website are so important!
Byline: AJ Hightower When starting your own business, you need to get your name out there to create awareness and establish an individual brand identity that reflects your entire personality. The first thing your customers will see is your brand name. How you have chosen to illustrate this reinforces what sets you apart from the […]
Entrepreneur tips for scaling your online business
Amy McWaters is the COO of The Hamper Emporium and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and logistics of the company, while ensuring customer satisfaction. On top of that, she is also the COO of SOL Group Australia, Australia’s leading online gifting company. Amy draws on her expertise and experience to share her insights for scaling […]
6 tips for building millions in revenue
Former HR Manager, James Trenerry turned a $40,000 debt into a successful KX Pilates franchise enterprise, generating a revenue stream of $2.5 million. Here are his tips for business success. Define your vision A clear vision and strategy is essential to reach your goal This sets the tone for your business direction, objectives, and […]
Let’s Talk: The X Factor
Today we’re discussing customer retention and what businesses need to do to in order to achieve the so-called “X Factor” with their audiences. Customer experience is becoming increasingly important as the ability to share positive or negative reviews online is so easy in today’s digital age – and it can be very damaging to a […]
Getting started and keeping on track with a franchise business
Opening a franchise is an appealing option for those who want to own a business, but getting started can be daunting. With a franchise, you’ll receive the support of a franchisor so you won’t have to worry about starting from scratch or jumping over obstacles traditional startups face. Here are eight important tips to ensure […]
How start-ups can accelerate growth
Startups and small businesses play a vital role in Australia’s economy. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, SMBs make up 96 per cent of all Australian businesses. As a former small business owner and now an executive who works closely with startups and small businesses, it’s been encouraging to see the Government support Australia’s […]
7 Survival tips to avoid common business mistakes
Growing a business is a special talent, part science, part art and doing it well can be one of the most rewarding life experiences. It can also spell financial disaster from which it is very difficult to recover, when things don’t go well. In this article we discuss 5 common mistakes made by businesses. Cash Flow Cash […]
Fear not; it’s risky business but not as hard as you think says Steve Baxter of start-up hub River City Labs
Some might argue that ‘business’ is synonymous with risk; and in many ways, it is. But what of it? “If you ever want to achieve the life you’ve always dreamed of, you’ll have to start taking positive, calculated risks. “The benefits of taking risks will enrich your life and make your business or career much […]
How your personal brand will make or break your business
If you are a leader – or an expert in your field, whether you like it or not, you are Captain of your personal brand. Do you buy from people you don’t like? Do you return to places where an individual has shown you bad service? Have you been in a business meeting where a […]
Five keys to transform your business and your life
For business owners, the line between personal and business life is inevitably blurred. Managing a business is a demanding juggling act, sidelining valued relationships, resulting in frustration and a lack of control over any aspect of our lives. I’ve lived by the following five key principles to create balance in business, freeing time for family […]
How failing to hire and retain good employees can destroy your business
For as long as there is entrepreneurship, people who have taken upon themselves to do this job have searched for the recipe for what makes a successful business, and the answers they found and brought into conversation were sometimes quite extraordinary. Some of them, however, made a huge mistake, and, in spite of having the […]
How to create and editorial calendar for your business (and stick to it!)
It’s happened to all of us at one point or another. You’re going by your regular routine when you’re struck by an idea for a great blog post. You promise yourself that you’ll write it down later, but get lost in your tasks and eventually forget. Days pass, and you’re sitting at your desk desperately […]
5 steps to delivering on the philosophy of client first, money second
Why do you own a business and work those incredibly long days and sleepless nights? I’ll take an educated guess and say the main reason is money driven; the means to an end that is a (more than) comfortable lifestyle. For many, this includes providing the very best for their nearest and dearest. In order […]
What can we learn from fintech disruptors?
On Tuesday Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, declared: “there has never been a more exciting time to be in fintech,” – but in truth, there has never been a more exciting time to be in any kind of innovation. We can’t deny that technological innovation came late to financial services but it’s here now and it’s […]
Small things to boost company productivity
As a business owner, you are in charge with making sure that your company’s productivity is at its maximum capacity. You don’t want to catch yourself waiting for things to happen – as an entrepreneur, it is your duty to have things well rounded-up and functioning. There are many ways to make sure things are […]
How to increase your business tenfold in less than two years
When you first set up your business, you probably dived in head over heels, researching, forming new relationships, setting up an office space, and organising your daily operations. Your blood, sweat, and tears were most likely sacrificed for the cause, alongside investing your time and money. For those who survived the challenging start up process […]
Managing key person risk
Fortunately for large scale corporates, although key person risk can be nominally substantial, companies are well capitalised to weather the loss. The same cannot always be said for SMEs.
7 laws to master networking
Dr John Demartini shares how to create more business leads than you could ever follow up on, by mastering the art of networking.
Ways project management can help you improve your business
Even small business owners are project managers — no matter what business you may be involved in, from construction to Internet services, you are involved in project management.
Value exchange: the rapid growth of the intellectual transaction and skills as currency
Competition is no longer linear. The ‘unknown unknowns’ are waiting around every corner. Every industry, every sector, is suffering from the competitor they didn’t realize they had.
How can understanding your sales funnel help your business?
A visual way to depict the process your customers take from lead to conversion, your sales and marketing funnel is more than just a pretty picture
The transformation formula for an ailing business
Everyone has the same frustrations – it’s always about being exhausted with no time, having no team or a dysfunctional one, and seeing no profit. But did you know that turning your business around starts with you?